Well, if this ain’t the best mac-and-cheese this side of the Mississippi, we’d be a monkey’s uncle! The Dixie Bake has a classic creamy cheese sauce infused with aromatic garlic and a little spice to make that sharp cheddar flavor all the bolder. Then, it adds in savory chicken, tender pasta, and sour cream for a touch of tang! There’s nothing heartier or happier to serve for dinner, that is for sure! Dive into the Dixie Bake and dine with a smile!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated, divided
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 4 cups egg noodles, cooked (approximately 2 cups uncooked)
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –In a large, tall-sided saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4 –Add the onion and sauté until nearly translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5 –Stirring frequently, add the garlic and the red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 6 –Stir in the flour and cook until the flour is absorbed and no longer smells raw, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 7 –Slowly add the milk and 2 cups of the cheese.
Step 8 –Once the cheese is melted, add the salt and the pepper.
Step 9 –Fold the chicken, the sour cream, the cream of celery soup, and the cooked noodles into the cheese mixture, stirring until all of the noodles are coated.
Step 10 –Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 11 –Top the mixture with the remaining cheese.
Step 12 –Bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Step 13 –Transfer the bake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 14 –Serve.
